Rounding is one of those topics that some students instantly “get”, while others seem to be lost from the word go. As teachers, it’s obviously our job to make sure all our little lovelies understand how to round. It’s in the math standards, but it’s also just a great life skill to have! This is exactly why teaching rounding is so important!
I’ve compiled a few ideas for rounding activities you can do in your classroom. Sit back, relax, and read some great ideas from myself and other bloggers. (Oh, and enjoy the freebies on the way!)
Let me start this post with a little disclaimer…
The more I’ve taught math, the more I’ve realized our little sayings and “tricks” aren’t really all that helpful. Yes, of course they can be at times, but do students really understand what they’re doing? Or do they simply memorize a saying? I think we want better for our students!
Start with the basics…
This post is going to be truly engaging activities that should help your students really understand what rounding is all about and give them a better understanding of number sense. Not really sure where I’m coming from? Check out Beyond Traditional Math’s blog post on the topic.
Use a Number Line
I often love using a video to “hook” my students and get them learning. You can go to YouTube or your favorite school-appropriate video site to find a rounding video that will work for your students.
Help Your Visual Learners
This idea from Good Enough Teacher is such a great visual for students! If you have visual learners, this download is worth a look. Head over to her blog to grab this for FREE by clicking here.
FREE PowerPoint
Tabitha from FlapJack Educational Resources has a great FREEBIE PowerPoint to help your students learn their skills and get extra practice. It’s self-checking, so it should save you a little time as well. Click here to grab the freebie.
Ready for a snowball fight?
Have a rounding snowball fight with this freebie.
Hands-On Puzzle Games
Of course I have Rounding Magic Square Puzzles! You can see the various options below – everything from rounding within hundreds to millions and even rounding decimals.
Want to make sure everything is solidified in your students’ heads?
This FREE Place Value 1,000-1,000,000 Download includes place value AND rounding, so you can ensure your students fully understand the math you’ve taught so far.
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